College & Careers: Ch. 1- The World of Work

A series of related jobs built on a foundation of interest, knowledge, training & experience.

• career
• job market
• work
• occupation

The demand for particular jobs

• job market
• economy
• outsourcing
• lifestyle

Practice in which businesses hire other companies or individuals to do certain tasks.

• outsourcing
• telemarketing
• telecommuting
• lifestyle

the way you use your time, energy, and resources

• lifestyle
• interests
• skills
• economy

something with impact on the demand for particular jobs in various countries.

• global economy
• economy
• career
• outsourcing

An organized group that sets goals, makes decisions, and implements actions within a company. 

• team
• job market
• outsourcing
• lifestyle

Working away from the location of one's employer

• outsourcing
• telecommuting
• economy
• telemarketing

the ways in which a group produces, distributes, and consumes its goods & services

• economy
• job market
• lifestyle
• career

Ron enjoys listening to music, going to the movies, and playing basketball in the backyard with his friends. These activities are considered Ron's

• skills
• interests
• transferable skills
• goals

According to the text, Americans spend the biggest portion of their budget on

• health care
• food
• housing
• education